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Lesson Plan:

Introduction: 5 minutes
- an overview of playbuilding and what the topic will cover within the KLA

Concepts and Definitions: 15 minutes
In pairs, look up the following concepts. When done, following definitions will be shared among peers.
  • Character
  • Climax
  • Conflict
  • Denouncement
  • Exposition
  • Irony
  • Melodrama
  • Monolog
  • Parody
  • Plot
  • Resolution
  • Rising Action
  • Speed
  • Theme
  • Tone

Roald Dahl's, 'The Witches': 20 minutes
- In groups of 3, Research the novel, 'The Witches' and chose a certain chapter in which you will perform to the class in the following lessons. When researching, keep in mind the following aspects:

  1. Character
  2. Theme
  3. Plot
  4. Irony
  5. Comedy

Provide an A4 page at the end of the lesson, outlining the above concepts within your chapter and how you are going to overcome these obstacles.

Farewell: 5 minutes
An overall summary of the class with a discussion on what the student's have learnt. Inform the students of what will occur in the next lesson and to come prepared with the information from the A4 handout.